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“to
embody the transcendent is why we are here.” --
sogyal rinpoche
Links Hall Dance Classes are dedicated to nurturing
the unique creativity of your own dance expression -- through the
exploration and practice of contemporary dance methods with passionate,
intelligent, and informed artist-instructors.
CLASS POLICIES
Classes are open to all participants with at least beginning/intermediate
skills in body/mind awareness (such as those developed through dance,
yoga, martial arts, etc.) Please wear bare feet and comfortable
clothing, and arrive at least 5 minutes prior to class to sign in
and change. Refunds only in cases of illness or injury.
CLASS PRICES/ REGISTRATION
Single class $12, 5 classes $50, 10 classes $85, 20 classes $150.
Call 773.281.0824 to sign up. Classes with less than 5 pre-registered
students will be canceled.
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SPECIAL EVENT
Intensive Training In
Skinner Releasing™ Technique
With Morgan Thorson
April 1, 2, 3; 8, 9,10; and 15,
16, 17 -- 2004 (Nine Sessions)
Thursdays and Fridays 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturdays 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Workshop fee $125.
Participants will receive a letter certifying their participation
in the sessions. Single sessions may be taken for $20 each; however
sessions 1 & 2 are required.
The Skinner Releasing Technique™ (SRT) developed by Joan Skinner,
is an approach to movement that integrates the mind / body complex
in the act of movement, using tactile studies and guided poetic
imagery. SRT lets us practice letting go: letting go of stress,
letting go of unnecessary holding in our body, letting go of preconceptions
about what is supposed to happen, letting go of fear of awkwardness,
letting go of the belief that we don't have the right body. We let
go of habitual holding patterns and habitual ways of thinking in
order to let something new happen. Eventually, we find energy and
power. We rediscover our natural alignment, improve strength and
flexibility, and awaken creativity and spontaneity. It's a class
for professionals in dance and body-based practices, as well as
everybody else.
Joan Skinner, former
member of the Martha Graham and Merce Cunningham Dance Companies,
began experiments in 1963 that evolved into Skinner Releasing Technique.
Formerly on the Dance Faculty at the University of Washington, Joan
annually travels to teach at Movement Research in New York City.
She has been artist-in-residence at performing arts schools and
festivals in Amsterdam, London, Venezuela, New Zealand, and Australia.
For more detailed information, visit www.skinnerreleasing.com
Morgan Thorson’s experience
has included practice in modern dance, ballet, yoga, competitive
team sport and contact improvisation. Her certification in and practice
of Skinner Releasing Technique is an invaluable link between the
physical, spiritual and metaphysical world, always inspiring her
to examine preconceived notions of the body and its form. She teaches
Skinner Releasing at the University of Minnesota and Zenon School
of Dance. She has choreographed solo and ensemble dance works for
the last 15 years and is currently dedicated to the practice and
teaching of improvised performance. Thorson currently resides in
Minneapolis.
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